The Data Protection Act 1998:
This document describes the information we collect about you and your child, and how we use and share this information. This information is held on a secure computer and encrypted mobile device. We also hold a hard copy on site during a session.
Why do we collect and use personal information?
We collect and process information about children to whom we provide services. We use this personal data to support these children and monitor their progress, provide them with pastoral care, and assess the quality of our services. We also use this information to:
Ensure any medical or learning needs are met during a session.
For contact information
Complying with our legal obligations
We will not give information about children in our care to anyone without relevant consent unless the law and our policies allow us to do so.
We may process personal data relating to those we employ or who employ us. We do this to assist in the running of the business, to enable employers to be invoiced, and to enable individuals to be paid.
We will not share information about employers or employees with third parties without your consent unless the law and our policies allow us to do so.
We may collect and use personal information and media for the purposes of marketing, with your consent. You can opt out or withdraw consent at any time by contacting branchintothewoods@gmail.com
The categories of personal information that we collect, hold and share may include:
- Personal information (such as name, address, date of birth and relevant contact details)
- Characteristics (such as ethnicity, language, nationality, country of birth)
- Attendance information (such as sessions attended, number of absences and absence reasons)
- Remuneration and contractual details
- Assessment information, such as observations
- Relevant medical information
- Special educational needs information and access requirements
- Behavioural information
Storing personal data
We hold personal data for a limited, defined period of time. All data is held and transmitted securely.
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Requesting access to your personal data
Under data protection legislation, individuals and their legal guardians have the right to request access to information about them that we hold. To make a request for your personal information, or be given access to your child’s data, contact:
Clare Steedman, Branch Into The Woods
Email: branchintothewoods@gmail.com
You also have the right to:
- object to processing of personal data that is likely to cause, or is causing, damage or distress
- prevent processing for the purpose of direct marketing
- object to decisions being taken by automated means
- in certain circumstances, have inaccurate personal data rectified, blocked, erased or destroyed
- claim compensation for damages caused by a breach of the Data Protection principles
If you have a concern about the way we are collecting or using your personal data, you should raise your concern with us in the first instance or directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office at: ico.org.uk/concerns
If you would like to discuss anything in this privacy notice, please contact:
Clare Steedman, Branch Into The Woods
Email: branchintothewoods@gmail.com
